| Date | Headline | Description |
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 Mon 7/6/2026 10:20 AM | MSHP Reports Nine Traffic Fatalities, Three Drownings, and Zero Boating Fatalities Over July Fourth Holiday Counting Period
| Nine people died and 113 were injured in 235 traffic crashes during the 2026 July Fourth holiday counting period. |
| Thu 7/2/2026 11:24 AM | Bolivar Woman Charged With Stealing Charitable Bingo Proceeds
| Captain Kevin J. Hunter announces the results of an investigation into a theft from the Disabled American Veterans Memorial Chapter 66 in Bolivar, MO |
| Wed 7/1/2026 10:18 AM | Driver Examination Stations Closed Statewide On July 3, 2026
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, for the observance of Independence Day. |
| Wed 7/1/2026 09:01 AM | Fredericktown, MO, Man Arrested For Child Sex Crimes
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Anthony R. Dorsey, 42, of Fredericktown, MO, for child sex crimes. |
| Tue 6/30/2026 03:05 PM | Illinois State Police Seeks the Public’s Assistance Identifying the Remains of a Man Discovered in Lake Mattoon
| On behalf of the Illinois State Police, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is sharing the following news release: |
| Mon 6/29/2026 01:42 PM | Captain Jon Pruiett Announces Promotions
| Captain Jon Pruiett, commanding officer of Troop I, Rolla, is pleased to announce the following promotions effective July 1, 2026. |
| Fri 6/26/2026 08:23 AM | Troop G Announces Promotions and Transfers
| Captain Garrett J. Loring, commanding officer of Troop G, Willow Springs, announces the following promotions and transfers effective July 1, 2026. |
| Tue 6/23/2026 02:09 PM | DDCC Warns Of A Scam Utilizing The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Name/Image
| A growing number of financial fraud cases have been reported across the state and country, resulting in significant financial loss to individuals. |
| Mon 6/22/2026 01:26 PM | Promotion At General Headquarters
| Lieutenant Kevin J. Hunter will be promoted to the rank of captain and will serve as the commander of the Gaming Division. |
| Mon 6/22/2026 12:22 PM | Wrong Way Driver Arrested After Attempted Carjacking In Harrison County
| The subject was identified as Edgar Y. Martinez-Ramirez, 36, of Olathe, KS. |
| Mon 6/22/2026 08:46 AM | Have A Safe Fourth Of July Holiday!
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers and boaters to make smart choices and celebrate safely during the Independence Day holiday. |
| Mon 6/15/2026 12:28 PM | Troop B Promotion Effective June 16, 2026
| Trooper Eric J. Smith will be promoted to corporal and designated the assistant zone supervisor of Zone 10, Randolph and Monroe counties. |
| Wed 6/10/2026 01:06 PM | Fenton, MO, Man Arrested/Charged With Child Pornography
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Cooper A. Rodman 31, of Fenton, MO, for Possession of Child Pornography. |
| Tue 6/9/2026 12:00 PM | 2026 Shootout Offshore Boat Race At Lake Of The Ozarks
| The race will take place on June 13, 2026 & June 14, 2026, at the 0.0 – 3.2-mile mark on Lake of the Ozarks. |
| Mon 6/8/2026 08:30 AM | Driver Examination Stations Close Statewide For Juneteenth
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, for the observance of Juneteenth. |
| Fri 6/5/2026 10:43 AM | Promotion And Transfer At General Headquarters
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following transfer and promotion effective June 1, 2026. |
| Thu 6/4/2026 12:52 PM | Troop G Announces Promotion And Transfer
| Captain Garrett J. Loring, commanding officer of Troop G, Willow Springs, announces the following promotion effective June 1, 2026. |
| Thu 6/4/2026 10:37 AM | Troop C Announces Promotion
| Captain Kevin W. Malugen, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces the following Troop C promotion effective June 1, 2026. |
| Wed 6/3/2026 01:11 PM | MSHP Completes 2026 Annual School Bus Inspections
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division’s 2026 annual school bus inspection program. |
| Mon 6/1/2026 01:44 PM | St. Joseph, MO, Man Arrested/Charged With Child Pornography
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Billy E. Meyerdirk, 48, of St. Joseph, MO, for Possession of Child Pornography |
| Mon 6/1/2026 01:16 PM | Troop E Promotions Announced
| Captain Jason J. Cluver, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, is pleased to announce the following promotions effective June 1, 2026. |
| Mon 6/1/2026 11:51 AM | Troop B Promotion and Transfer Effective June 1, 2026
| Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following promotion and transfer effective June 1, 2026. |
| Fri 5/29/2026 01:53 PM | Death Of Corporal Gary T. Daniels
| On Thursday, May 28, 2026, at approximately 2:55 p.m., the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper was shot on Callaway County Road 395, east of U.S. 63. The preliminary investigation found that Corporal Gary T. Daniels died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot. |
| Thu 5/28/2026 02:04 PM | Transfer And Promotion At General Headquarters
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following transfer and promotion effective June 1, 2026. |
| Wed 5/27/2026 10:23 AM | Troop A Announces Promotions
| Captain Gregory D. Primm, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee's Summit, announces the following promotions effective June 1, 2026. |
| Tue 5/26/2026 11:08 AM | MSHP Reports Eight Traffic Fatalities, Zero Drownings, and Zero Boating Fatalities Over Memorial Day Holiday
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, provides the following preliminary statistics related to the Memorial Day holiday: |
| Wed 5/20/2026 08:40 AM | Corporal Bradley E. Maudlin Promoted To Sergeant
| Captain Shawn P. Skoglund, commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, announces the following promotion effective May 16, 2026. |
| Wed 5/20/2026 08:10 AM | Captain Skoglund To Retire
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following retirement: |
| Tue 5/19/2026 08:29 AM | Corporal Gipson To Retire
| Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following retirement. |
| Mon 5/18/2026 12:04 PM | Barry County Death Investigation Reopened
| Criminal investigators with the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control are seeking the public’s assistance regarding the suspicious death of Justin Hocutt, 14, of Seligman, MO. |